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Overview of the Inductive Bible Study Method. 3 Steps of Inductive Study. Exploration, Discovery, and Understanding. Basics of the Inductive Method. #1 – The Out Loud Reading. #2 – Color Coding. #3 – Paragraph Titles. #4 – Horizontal Charts. Examples of a Horizontal Chart.
The inductive method is an investigative way of studying Scripture that can be used by both new and seasoned students alike. It’s a powerful tool for those who want to learn how to study Scripture well.
Anyone can use the inductive Bible study method by following three simple steps: Observation. Interpretation. Application. However, since the main goal of inductive Bible study is careful observation that leads to real-life application, I’m going to break the steps down a bit further below.
The inductive method is an active and rational engagement with the Word of God in a way that helps a disciple understand the central idea of the passage. Studying the Bible inductively follows a simple, three step pattern: observe, interpret and apply. Simply put, we observe the details of a passage.
Inductive Bible study : a comprehensive guide to the practice of hermeneutics / David R. Bauer, Robert A. Traina. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references (p. ) and indexes. ISBN 978-0-8010-2767-3 (cloth) 1. Bible—Hermeneutics. 2. Bible—Study and teaching. I. Traina, Robert A. (Robert An-gelo), 1921– II. Title. BS476.B39 2011 220.601 ...
One of the best ways to study the Bible is through “inductive” study. This method makes observations on a passage of Scripture and then draws conclusions based on those observations.
1. Observation. The Observation stage of inductive Bible study involves reading the text closely and making sure you understand the basic details of the passage. In Observation you ask the basic questions of who, what, when, where, why, and how.
